A 15-year-old boy named Ledereon Williams was shot in the chest and died on March 10, 2024, in East Garfield Park, Chicago. The shooting happened at about 6:15 p.m. in the 3000 block of West Jackson Boulevard. Officers found Williams inside a residence and he was taken by ambulance to Stroger Hospital, where he later died; the Cook County Medical Examiner identified him.

The Chicago Police Department is investigating the death. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been announced and authorities have not released details about suspects or a motive. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Williams that could help the investigation, please share what is known with investigators.